You’re planning a renovation.
You may be willing to coordinate repairs, obtain specialist advice and allow time for work. The survey helps you understand what that commitment could involve before you decide.
“The survey was incredibly detailed and honest. It actually saved me from a risky purchase and a bad investment.”
“Daniel was extremely professional and easy to speak to.”
“I genuinely feel that he is an honest guy, who wants to help rather than just be about making money. He is a breath of fresh air.”
“Dan helped me avoid make a bad decision… Glad he was able to explain his findings in plain words.”
“It is evidently clear how passionate and knowledgeable Daniel is about his work.”
“The survey I received was incredibly comprehensive and he took the time after to explain matters on the phone afterwards.”
“We’re very pleased with the level of clarity and detail provided in the survey report.”
“…the standard of the survey was miles apart from previous surveys I have had…”
“Are you planning to buy a house? Stop and speak to Dan first. You’ll be glad you did.”
“…highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, thorough and trustworthy surveyor.”
YOUR SURVEYOR. YOUR POINT OF CONTACT.
About Dan
I’m Daniel Knight AssocRICS MBA, founder of HomeScan and the person behind Dan the Surveyor Man.
I inspect your property, write your report and talk you through the findings. You have someone to ask about the home, the concerns you bring and the decisions ahead.
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Daniel Knight
AssocRICS MBA
Residential surveyor
Based in Bedford
Careful inspection.
Time to explain.
A home can look straightforward at a viewing and still leave you with important questions. I take the time to understand the building, how it has changed and the concerns you want to resolve.
Your report explains the evidence and its significance, with practical recommendations and the limits of the inspection made clear. Afterwards, we can talk through the findings and what they mean for your purchase.
Residential Surveyor of the Year finalist
RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards · 2024 and 2026
FROM HOMESCAN CLIENTS
What clients say.
“The survey was incredibly detailed and honest. It actually saved me from a risky purchase and a bad investment.”
“The survey I received was incredibly comprehensive and he took the time after to explain matters on the phone afterwards.”
“We’re very pleased with the level of clarity and detail provided in the survey report.”
The same property.
Different priorities.
Understanding risk is personal. What one buyer is willing to take on may be more than another can comfortably manage.
I assess the building’s condition, explain the consequences of the findings and identify the questions that remain. We then discuss what this means in the context of your plans, budget, timetable and comfort with uncertainty.
You need to move straight in.
The same repairs may be harder to accommodate if your funds, time or appetite for disruption are limited. We talk through which findings could affect that plan and what to clarify before committing.
You decide what you are comfortable taking on. My role is to give you the evidence, context and practical guidance to make that decision with a clearer understanding.
Property, explained.
In real conversations.
My videos explore building problems, older homes and renovation decisions with people who work on them. You’ll find the same approach in your HomeScan: useful questions, clear explanations and context.
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Buildings. People. Perspective.
From renovation and traditional crafts to damp, knotweed and the conversations on Roughcast.
26 minRenovation
DIY or hire a builder?
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27 minJapanese knotweed
How worried should you be?
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32 minTraditional buildings
Inside a master thatcher’s world
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19 minDamp
What a damp inspection involves
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23 minRenovation
Could you take on this project?
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PodcastRoughcast
Surveying, damp & the bigger picture
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Tell me about the home.
Share the full property address, your timetable and anything that concerns you. I’ll confirm the scope, fee and availability.